# Kinesiology and Athletics (IATH) courses Antelope Valley College · 2026-2027 Catalog · 24 courses Source: https://avc.elumenapp.com/catalog/2026-27/department/kinesiology "Offered" lists sections in this catalog year's class schedules: Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027. ### IATH 101 — Weight Training for Athletes - **Units:** 0.5-2 - **Hours:** 108 lab hours - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 5 sections (/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/fall-2026/iath.md); Spring 2027, 5 sections (/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/spring-2027/iath.md) - Limitation on enrollment: Must be a member of an intercollegiate athletic team. - Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC) - May be repeated 3 times (R3) This course is designed for the student who is a member of an athletic team. The course will improve strength, flexibility, and endurance of specific muscles groups that are indigenous to a specific sport. ### IATH 102 — Pre-Season Sport Conditioning - **Units:** 0.5-2 - **Hours:** 108 lab hours - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 13 sections (/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/fall-2026/iath.md); Winter 2027, 7 sections (/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/winter-2027/iath.md); Spring 2027, 7 sections (/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/spring-2027/iath.md) - Limitation on enrollment: Must be a member of an intercollegiate athletic team. - Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC) - May be repeated 3 times (R3) The course is designed for the student who wishes to compete at the intercollegiate level. Course content will emphasize pre-season conditioning for one of the following sports: baseball, basketball, football, track, cross country, soccer, softball, tennis, and volleyball. It is an intensive training program based upon improving basic skills, speed, flexibility, agility, reaction time, coordinated movement and cardiovascular endurance. Students should have previous organized athletic experience. Students will enroll in the appropriate conditioning class that corresponds to their sport participation. ### IATH 103 — Intercollegiate Physical Fitness - **Units:** 0.5-2 - **Hours:** 108 lab hours - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 3 sections (/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/fall-2026/iath.md); Winter 2027, 4 sections (/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/winter-2027/iath.md); Spring 2027, 4 sections (/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/spring-2027/iath.md) - Limitation on enrollment: Should be a member of an intercollegiate team. - May be repeated 3 times (R3) - Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC) Sports-specific cardiovascular, muscular, and flexibility training designed to enhance athletic performance. ### IATH 104 — Offensive Football Lab - **Units:** 0.5-2 - **Hours:** 108 lab hours - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 3 sections (/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/fall-2026/iath.md); Spring 2027, 2 sections (/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/spring-2027/iath.md) - May be repeated 3 times (R3) - Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC) Introduction to the structure and development of various offensive football strategies. It will include an analysis of scouting reports and film reviews, as well as the practical application of various physical training concepts. ### IATH 105 — Defensive Football Lab - **Units:** 0.5-2 - **Hours:** 108 lab hours - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Spring 2027, 2 sections (/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/spring-2027/iath.md) - May be repeated 3 times (R3) - Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC) Introduction to the structure and development of various defensive football strategies. This course will include analysis of scouting reports, film reviews, and the practical application of different physical training concepts. ### IATH 205 — Intercollegiate Football - **Units:** 1-3.25 - **Hours:** 175 lab hours - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 4 sections (/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/fall-2026/iath.md) - Limitation on enrollment: A physical examination and tryout required. - Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC) - May be repeated 3 times (R3) This course is designed for the student-athlete who wishes to compete at the varsity intercollegiate level in football. The course will emphasize advanced football skills and techniques. An advanced level of physical conditioning will be taught. An emphasis will be placed upon the athlete learning the playing rules and code of conduct. The athlete will be required to learn advanced offensive and defensive strategy. The course will stress the development of teamwork. ### IATH 210 — Intercollegiate Baseball - **Units:** 1-3.25 - **Hours:** 175 lab hours - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** Spring 2027, 2 sections (/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/spring-2027/iath.md) - Limitation on enrollment: Physical examination and tryout required. - Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC) - May be repeated 3 times (R3) This course is designed for the student-athlete who wishes to compete at the varsity intercollegiate level in baseball. The course will emphasize advanced baseball skills and techniques. An advanced level of competition requires the athlete to possess adequate physical conditioning. The course is designed to assist the athlete in acquiring the prerequisite conditioning. All phases of advanced offensive and defensive strategy will be presented. The course will teach the athlete the playing rules and code of conduct. ### IATH 215 — Intercollegiate Women's Softball - **Units:** 1-3.25 - **Hours:** 175 lab hours - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/spring-2027/iath.md) - Limitation on enrollment: Physical examination and tryout required. - Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC) - May be repeated 3 times (R3) The course is designed for the student athlete who wishes to compete at the varsity, intercollegiate level in women's softball. The course will emphasize advanced women's softball skills and techniques. An advanced level of competition requires the athlete to possess adequate physical conditioning. The course is designed to assist the athlete in acquiring the prerequisite conditioning. All phases of advanced offensive and defensive strategy will be presented. The course will teach the athletes the playing rules and code of conduct. ### IATH 220 — Intercollegiate Men's Basketball - Fall - **Units:** 1-3.25 - **Hours:** 175 lab hours - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/fall-2026/iath.md) - Limitation on enrollment: Physical examination and tryout required. - Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC) - May be repeated 3 times (R3) This course is designed for the student-athlete who wishes to compete at the varsity intercollegiate level in men's basketball. The course will emphasize advanced men's basketball skills and techniques. An advanced level of physical conditioning will be taught. An emphasis will be placed upon the athlete learning the playing rules and code of conduct. The athlete will be required to learn advanced offensive and defensive strategy. The course will stress the development of teamwork. ### IATH 221 — Intercollegiate Men's Basketball - Spring - **Units:** 1-3.25 - **Hours:** 175 lab hours - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/spring-2027/iath.md) - Limitation on enrollment: Physical examination and tryout required. - Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC) - May be repeated 3 times (R3) This course is designed for the student-athlete who wishes to compete at the varsity intercollegiate level in men's basketball. The course will emphasize advanced men's basketball skills and techniques. An advanced level of physical conditioning will be taught. An emphasis will be placed upon the athlete learning the playing rules and code of conduct. The athlete will be required to learn advanced offensive and defensive strategy. The course will stress the development of teamwork. ### IATH 225 — Intercollegiate Women's Basketball - Fall - **Units:** 1-3.25 - **Hours:** 175 lab hours - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/fall-2026/iath.md) - Limitation on enrollment: Physical examination and tryout required. - Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC) - May be repeated 3 times (R3) This course is designed for the student-athlete who wishes to compete at the varsity intercollegiate level in women's basketball. The course will emphasize advanced women's basketball skills and techniques. An advanced level of physical conditioning will be taught. An emphasis will be placed upon the athlete learning the playing rules and code of conduct. The athlete will be required to learn advanced offensive and defensive strategy. The course will stress the development of teamwork. ### IATH 226 — Intercollegiate Women's Basketball - Spring - **Units:** 1-3.25 - **Hours:** 175 lab hours - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/spring-2027/iath.md) - Limitation on enrollment: Physical examination and tryout required. - Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC) - May be repeated 3 times (R3) This course is designed for the student-athlete who wishes to compete at the varsity intercollegiate level in women's basketball in the spring. The course will emphasize advanced women's basketball skills and techniques. An advanced level of physical conditioning will be taught. An emphasis will be placed upon the athlete learning the playing rules and code of conduct. The athlete will be required to learn advanced offensive and defensive strategy. The course will stress the development of teamwork. ### IATH 230 — Intercollegiate Men's Cross Country - **Units:** 1-3.25 - **Hours:** 175 lab hours - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/fall-2026/iath.md) - Limitation on enrollment: Physical examination and tryout required. - Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC) - May be repeated 3 times (R3) The course is designed for the student-athlete who wishes to compete at the varsity intercollegiate level in cross country. The course will emphasize advanced cross country skills and techniques. An advanced level of competition requires the athlete to possess adequate physical conditioning. The course is designed to assist the athlete in acquiring the prerequisite conditioning. All phases of advanced strategy will be presented. The course will teach the athlete the playing rules and code of conduct. ### IATH 235 — Intercollegiate Women's Cross Country - **Units:** 1-3.25 - **Hours:** 175 lab hours - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/fall-2026/iath.md) - Limitation on enrollment: Physical examination and tryout required. - Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC) - May be repeated 3 times (R3) The course is designed for the student-athlete who wishes to compete at the varsity intercollegiate level in cross country. The course will emphasize advanced cross-country skills and techniques. An advanced level of competition requires the athlete to possess adequate physical conditioning. The course is designed to assist the athlete in acquiring the prerequisite conditioning. All phases of advanced strategy will be presented. The course will teach the athlete the playing rules and code of conduct. ### IATH 240 — Intercollegiate Men's Golf - **Units:** 1-3.25 - **Hours:** 175 lab hours - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/spring-2027/iath.md) - Limitation on enrollment: Physical examination and tryout required. - Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC) - May be repeated 3 times (R3) This course is designed for the male student-athlete who wishes to compete at the intercollegiate level in golf. Course content will emphasize advance golf skills and techniques. The advanced level of competition will require a high level of physical condition on the part of the student. Instruction and practice for intercollegiate competition will include rules of play and strategy. ### IATH 245 — Intercollegiate Women's Golf - **Units:** 1-3.25 - **Hours:** 175 lab hours - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/fall-2026/iath.md) - Limitation on enrollment: Physical examination and tryout required. - Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC) - May be repeated 3 times (R3) This course is designed for the female student-athlete who wishes to compete at the intercollegiate level in golf. Course content will emphasize advance golf skills and techniques. The advanced level of competition will require a high level of physical condition on the part of the student. Instruction and practice for intercollegiate competition will include rules of play and strategy. ### IATH 250 — Intercollegiate Men’s Soccer - **Units:** 1-3.25 - **Hours:** 175 lab hours - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 2 sections (/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/fall-2026/iath.md) - Limitation on enrollment: Physical examination and tryout required. - Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC) - May be repeated 3 times (R3) Designed for the student-athlete who wishes to compete at the intercollegiate level in soccer. Course content will emphasize advanced soccer skills and techniques. The advanced level of competition will require a high level of physical condition on the part of the student. Instruction and practice for the intercollegiate competition will include rules, history, and strategy. ### IATH 255 — Intercollegiate Women’s Soccer - **Units:** 1-3.25 - **Hours:** 175 lab hours - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/fall-2026/iath.md) - Limitation on enrollment: Physical examination and tryout required. - Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC) - May be repeated 3 times (R3) Designed for the student-athlete who wishes to compete at the intercollegiate level in soccer. Course content will emphasize advanced soccer skills and techniques. The advanced level of competition will require a high level of physical condition on the part of the student. Instruction and practice for the intercollegiate competition will include rules, history, and strategy. ### IATH 265 — Intercollegiate Women’s Tennis - **Units:** 1-3.25 - **Hours:** 175 lab hours - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/spring-2027/iath.md) - Limitation on enrollment: Physical examination and tryout required. - Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC) - May be repeated 3 times (R3) Designed for the student-athlete who wishes to compete at the intercollegiate level in women's tennis. Course content will emphasize advanced tennis skills and techniques. The advanced level of competition will require a high level of physical condition on the part of the student. Instruction and practice for the intercollegiate competition will include rules, history, and strategy. ### IATH 270 — Intercollegiate Men's Track and Field - **Units:** 1-3.25 - **Hours:** 175 lab hours - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/spring-2027/iath.md) - Limitation on enrollment: Physical examination and tryout required. - Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC) - May be repeated 3 times (R3) The course is designed for the male student-athlete who wishes to compete at the varsity intercollegiate level in track and field. The course will emphasize advanced track skill and techniques. An advanced level of track competition requires the athlete to possess an adequate physical condition. The course is designed to assist the athlete in acquiring the prerequisite conditioning. All phases of advanced strategy will be presented. The course will teach the athlete the playing rules and code of conduct. ### IATH 275 — Intercollegiate Women's Track and Field - **Units:** 1-3.25 - **Hours:** 175 lab hours - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/spring-2027/iath.md) - Limitation on enrollment: Physical examination and tryout required. - Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC) - May be repeated 3 times (R3) The course is designed for the female student-athlete who wishes to compete at the varsity intercollegiate level in track. The course will emphasize advanced track skill and techniques. An advanced level of track competition requires the athlete to possess an adequate physical condition. The course is designed to assist the athlete in acquiring the prerequisite conditioning. All phases of advanced strategy will be presented. The course will teach the athlete the playing rules and code of conduct. ### IATH 280 — Intercollegiate Men's Volleyball - **Units:** 1-3.25 - **Hours:** 175 lab hours - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/spring-2027/iath.md) - Limitation on enrollment: Physical examination and tryout required. - Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC) - May be repeated 3 times (R3) The course is designed for the student-athlete who wishes to compete at the varsity intercollegiate level in men’s volleyball. Advanced men’s volleyball skills and techniques will be emphasized. The course is designed to assist the athlete in acquiring the necessary conditioning needed for competition. All phases of advanced offensive and defensive strategies will be presented. The course will teach the athletes the playing rules and code of conduct. ### IATH 285 — Intercollegiate Women's Volleyball - **Units:** 1-3.25 - **Hours:** 175 lab hours - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/fall-2026/iath.md) - Limitation on enrollment: Physical examination and tryout required. - Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC) - May be repeated 3 times (R3) The course is designed for the student-athlete who wishes to compete at the varsity intercollegiate level in women’s volleyball - both indoor and sand. Advanced women’s volleyball skills and techniques will be emphasized. The course is designed to assist the athlete in acquiring the necessary conditioning needed for competition. All phases of advanced offensive and defensive strategies will be presented. The course will teach the athletes the playing rules and code of conduct. ### IATH 295 — Intercollegiate Women's Beach Volleyball - **Units:** 1-3.25 - **Hours:** 175 lab hours - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules Develops participants' skills and playing intensity in Beach Volleyball to the highest level. Involves competition against other institutions and travel. Student must be capable of competing at the intercollegiate level. Repeatability is dependent upon California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) eligibility. May be taken a maximum of four (4) times for credit. (R3) (CSU, AVC) Credit Limitation: UC - Maximum credit of 4 units if combined with any or all other DANC/ICA/KIN/PE Activity courses.